Today marks the 58th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education. Brown's unanimous decision struck down school segregation, holding that separate education...
Himes Applauds Effort to Reduce Double Taxation of Occasional Commuters
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today applauded House passage of legislation that will reduce income tax and reporting burdens for Connecticut residents who occasionally commute to other...
Himes Votes Against Repealing Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today opposed an effort by the House Majority to reduce protections in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). For decades VAWA has benefitted from...
This Week in Congress: May 14, 2012
This week, the House will consider 13 bills, ranging from domestic violence to Iran.Legislation under consideration this week includes:National Blue Alert Act of 2011 (H.R. 365): encourages the...
Himes: Time for Action on Real Budget Plan
BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) opposed appropriations measures presented by both parties today because neither takes a balanced approach to deficit reduction. The GOP plan cuts vital...
Himes Statement on President Obama’s Support for Gay Marriage
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement today following President Obama's affirmation that gay marriage should be made legal:"I commend President Obama for announcing his...
Himes Supports Ex-Im Bank to Boost Local Exports
WASHINGTOJN, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) supported legislation today that allows the United States Export-Import Bank to continue the financing assistance it provides to help businesses sell...
Bridgeport Student Wins 4th District Congressional Art Competition
BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has announced that Claude Desir of Bridgeport is the first place winner of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition for Connecticut's Fourth District....
Himes Statement on Passing of Maurice Sendak
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement today on the passing of Maurice Sendak, Ridgefield resident and author of Where the Wild Things Are and many other...
This Week in Congress: May 7, 2012
This week, the House will consider 12 bills, ranging from US-Israel relations to the budget.Legislation under consideration this week includes:John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2012...